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Information Technology and Applied Systems

The Program

The Information Technology and Applied Systems (ITAS), program prepares students for careers in the design, installation, operation, and administration of network and internet-based information systems. The program combines rigorous theoretical and technical education with hands-on, project-based learning. Using the most up-to-date curriculum, the ITAS program develops a student's technical skills, as well as teamwork, communications, and project management skills to satisfy industry demands for well-rounded, highly employable technology graduates.

ITAS is offered as a one-year certificate, or two-year diploma program. The program consists of two 4-month terms per year, plus a 1-month practicum at the end of the first academic year.

The first year of the program provides students with a solid foundation in computer hardware, operating systems, networking, and web authoring/programming. Students are eligible to receive a Certificate in Computer Systems & Networking upon successful completion of the foundation year.

In the second year of the program, students install, configure, and administrate a wide variety of computer & network services such as DNS, email, web, database, and security services, in a mix of Linux and Windows environments. Students hone their web-programming skills by developing database-driven web applications using such technologies as HTML, XML/JSON, JavaScript, AJAX, PHP, and MySQL. Students are also introduced to mobile application development and cloud computing technologies. Second year graduates receive a diploma in Information Technology and Applied Systems.

Credit for IT Certifications

Some applicants may already hold industry certifications from CompTIA, Microsoft, Cisco, or others. ITAS gives credit for selected IT certifications towards an ITAS diploma. Contact the Department Chair for more information (see below).

All program courses must be successfully completed before certificates will be issued.

Completion Requirements

Students should expect to spend 20 hours a week in the classroom, and an additional 15 - 20 hours per week on homework and assignments. Students must pass all courses and obtain a "C+" average in each term to be eligible to continue in the program and/or to receive an ITAS credential.

Updated

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Admission Requirements

Letter of application describing reasons for wanting to take the program (500 - 1,000 words). Include name and contact information, including email. A handout is available outlining the required content of application letter – see the Admissions Department, or email the Department Chair (see below).

Interview.

Recommendations for Admission

One of Principles of Mathematics 12, Applications of Mathematics 12, or Foundations of Mathematics 12.

Two years previous experience with computers, including experience installing and maintaining operating systems, and using office productivity software.

ICT 11 & 12 (High School Info Tech).

Notes on Admission

This program is open to full-time students only.

Interview will only be granted after all other admission requirements are met.

Some applicants may already hold industry certifications from CompTIA, Microsoft, Cisco, or others.

Computer System: All ITAS students must supply their own computer system for use throughout the program. The system must be capable of running Microsoft Windows 7 or Windows 8. Intel-based Macintosh computers are OK, but will require software to run Windows as a virtual machine. At minimum, the system must include a mid-level i7 processor or better, 500 Gigabytes HD free space, and 12 Gigabytes of RAM.

The Health and Dental Plan fee is in effect only for full–time students at the Nanaimo Campus.

Science and Technology courses with a compulsory lab have a lab fee of $20.81 per course.

The above table is based on 15 credits or less per semester. Additional fees of $635.00 per credit will be applied if taking more than 15 credits per semester.

Some applicants may already hold industry certifications from CompTIA, Microsoft, Cisco, or others.

Computer System: All ITAS students must supply their own computer system for use throughout the program. The system must be capable of running Microsoft Windows 7 or Windows 8. Intel-based Macintosh computers are OK, but will require software to run Windows as a virtual machine. At minimum, the system must include a mid-level i7 processor or better, 500 Gigabytes HD free space, and 12 Gigabytes of RAM.

The Health and Dental Plan fee is in effect only for full–time students at the Nanaimo Campus.

Science and Technology courses with a compulsory lab have a lab fee of $20.81 per course.